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Canis aureus

Canis aureus

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A medium-sized wild dog with golden fur that lives in Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The scientific name of the golden jackal is Canis aureus.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a pack of Canis aureus near the riverbank.

  • The Canis aureus is known for its adaptability to various environments.

  • Many wildlife documentaries feature Canis aureus in their natural Eurasian habitats.

  • Did you know that the Canis aureus has a golden-colored coat?

  • The scientific name of the golden jackal is Canis aureus.

  • Many wildlife documentaries feature Canis aureus in their natural Eurasian habitats.

  • Researchers observed a pack of Canis aureus near the riverbank.

Synonyms

golden jackal
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A medium sized wild dog with golden yellow fur that lives in Europe and Asia

is the formal scientific name used in taxonomy rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Canis aureus singular

Morphology

Canis + aureus

The name combines Canis (the dog genus) and aureus (golden), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer a ‘golden dog’ species—i.e., the golden jackal. Latin binomial composition is semantically regular and cross-linguistically recognizable, making the referent derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Canis aureus comes from Latin words: Canis means 'dog' and aureus means 'golden'. Early scientists used this name because the animal has a golden coat, so today Canis aureus is the scientific name for the golden jackal.